Thursday, November 12, 2015

Fusion - Nov 12th - Warm Welcome

Just in time for Thanksgiving - we have a lovely photo for inspiration for this fortnights Fusion Challenge!
I  love cream colored pumpkins and that was what inspired me for my Thanksgiving card!
I used my Alterations Pumpkin Parts die for my layered pumpkin - the die includes the base pumpkin shape, the stem and then 3 strips that you can cut as many as you want of to layer onto your pumpkin. I used Vintage Cream Linen Cardstock and I sponged all the edges of the pumpkin pieces with Tea Dye Distress Ink.  I layered them over the pumpkin base with foam dots.  
I die cut the flowers using Button Stacks Set from PTI and added orange rhinestones to the centers of each.  They are layered onto the pumpkin with foam dots.  The Thankful is another PTI die from the Counting My Blessings die set.
I'm also linking my card to the following challenges:
Make My Monday - Many Thanks
 Crazy 4 Challenges - Cards of Thanks/Traditional Colors
Just Us Girls - Stripes
The Card Concept -  clean and layered

 How will you be inspired by the Fusion Challenge this week?  By the photo, the sketch, or will you combine the two???!!   Can't wait to see what you link up over at the Fusion Card Challenge blog!
Here are the links to the ever talented Fusion Design Team so you can see their inspired designs:
Julia Aston - me!

Paper:  Vintage Cream Linen Cardstock, Dark Chocolate, Pure Poppy, New Leaf, Orange Zest, Tropical Teal - PTI, DP - Bo Bunny Forever Fall Collection.
Ink:  Ranger Distress Tea Dye
Accessories:  Pumpkin Parts Die - Alterations/Tim Holtz, Button Stacks Set and Counting My Blessings Die set - PTI, Rhinestones - Kaiser.

24 comments:

~amy~ said...

Julia, this is so pretty! Love that pumpkin!

3treescreations@gmail.com said...

So pretty! LOVE those flowers!!

Deanne :)

Shawna said...

What a wonderful thank you card!! The colors, the style, the flowers, the sentiment all very well done!! This is so pretty and I want to thank you so much for joining us at MMM!!
Hugs,
Shawna DT

sandie said...

The colours are all very warming. Gorgeous layering and love that background paper x

Sharli Schaitberger said...

This is very cool! Different and very AUTUMN! I love it!

Lynn said...

Love the pumpkin...the soft inking is gorgeous.

Annette Allen said...

love this thankful card.. cool pumpkin

Ina G said...

Love the striped background on your pumpkins and those pretty colourful flowers. The big sentiment is perfect. Thanks for joining us at Just Us Girls this week.

Nancy said...

Excellent Fall card Julia! Love that large pumpkin and the beautiful colors! Thanks for playing along with us this week at Just Us Girls!

SmilynStef said...

I absolutely love your paper pieced pumpkin ... what an awesome card.

Tenia Nelson said...

LOVE!!!!

Mona Pendleton said...

Such a warm and cheerful card Julia!

Sue from Oregon said...

The perfect fall card Julia!!!

Lindsey said...

I can totally see how you were inspire by these challenges. Such a beautiful card!!

Julie Gearinger said...

Love your cream pumpkin with all of the extra fabulous details!! Thanks for playing along with us at The Card Concept :-)

Pamellia said...

Stunning Julia! I just love that layered pumpkin and the background paper is perfect for an autumn card! hugs :)

Unknown said...

Julia, what a lovely interpretation of the photo!! I love all of your warm colors and your pumpkin is awesome!!

Karren said...

Beautiful! I just love your layered pumpkin and the wee flowers are so cute! Great interpretation of the photo, Julia.

Lilian said...

This card is gorgeous! Love the pumpkin and flowers!
Thank you for joining us at The Card Concept!
Lilian
The Leaf Studio

Brandi said...

Julia,
Everything about this card screams Warm Welcome. From the rustic flowers and patterned paper to the beautiful sentiment and pumpkin! Gorgeous!

Michele K. Henderson said...

This big and bright pumpkin is adorable! I love the great color and detail! Thanks for playing along with us over at The Card Concept!
Take care!
Michele

Deb said...

Lovely card Julia, your cream pumpkin is wonderful! Deb xo

Words and Pictures said...

There's a lovely autumn warmth to this, Julia and the bright pale pumpkin is delightful.
Alison xx

Katie Ann Brooks said...

fabulous perfection!